President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at consolidating authority over US foreign relations under the executive branch. The order emphasizes the role of the president in setting foreign policy and directs the secretary of state to maintain a dedicated workforce of individuals committed to the administration's objectives.
The order, which underscores the president's efforts to assert control over federal workers implementing his policies, states that failure to adhere to the president's directives could result in professional consequences, including termination. It specifically tasks the secretary of state with taking appropriate action against foreign service officers, civil service employees, or other staff members who do not align with the administration's foreign policy goals.
